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■ Speaking at the panel discussion organised by Hindustan Times on introducing happiness as part of curriculum in basic education, director, basic education, Sarvendra Vikram Bahadur Singh said, “It is not necessary to do something big to make students happy. Even small things can bring smiles on their faces. Happiness is a state of the mind. The school can provide an ecosystem where students can stay happy and blessed.”

■ Founder chairman of St Teresa’s group of institutions Peter Fanthome called upon government school teachers to play the role of Pied Piper of Hamelin. “If teachers can impress the students and become role models for them, kids will always rally behind them and make their task much easier. The teachers must improve their personality to impress students.”